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Updated 5 days ago

CFAC will do more investigative work this fall; says smelting did not create PFAFs

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. will start doing further testing and more environmental investigation at the Super…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Inholders file federal lawsuit against Conservation District, too

A California couple is now using a two-pronged legal approach to fight the ordered removal of their house along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Plenty of concerns about CFAC cleanup plan, from public, ARCO

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a slew of comments to the Proposed Action for cleanup of the Columbia Falls Superfund site that totals 715 pag…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
City will examine short-term rentals laws in January

The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a meeting on short term rentals during a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
New art gallery opens in downtown Columbia Falls

The Lucia de Brito Franco Art Gallery is a brand new Columbia Falls feature, located at 638 Nucleus Avenue, Suite 103. It contains not only de Brito Franco’s w…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Holiday Jazz

Photos from the Jazz Cafe performance Friday, Dec. 15 at Cedar Creek Lodge.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Wreaths Across America

Thanks to community donations, Wreaths Across America was able to provide a wreath for every headstone at Montana Veterans Home Cemetery, with volunteers, vete…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Yesterdays: Seven boys steal 96 hood ornaments

Seven Columbia Falls boys, ages 13 and 14, were arrested for stealing hood ornaments from cars. All told, they stole about 96 hood ornaments.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Soroptimist grants applicants sought

Nonprofit organizations that provide programs for women and girls are encouraged to apply for a grant from Soroptimist International of Whitefish (SIW).

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
The Blotter: Man shot in stomach by girlfriend

A man was allegedly shot in the lower stomach on Dawn Drive by his girlfriend, who was reportedly acting in self-defense following threats and a physical attack from the man.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Miles long diesel fuel spill being investigated near Glacier

State officials are investigating a fuel leak on a BNSF Railway train that occurred while it was running between Havre and West Glacier, taking it through Glac…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Board OK’s zone change for Boys and Girls Club

The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week approved a zone change request for the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Columbia Falls teen a bareback World Champion

They say nice guys finish last but the opposite was the case in the Junior World Finals in Las Vegas last week. Azreal Lara, an easygoing, low-key teenager out…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Inholders file suit against Conservation District

The owners of a house along the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park have filed an amended complaint in Flathead County District Court challenging …

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
City takes first steps to implement SB382

A new state law that changes the way Columbia Falls will do land use planning in the future got a first close look last week.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
Speech team wins Whitefish tourney; 7th in a row

The Columbia Falls Speech and Debate team stayed in the valley this weekend to compete in Whitefish at the Stumptown Classic.